HeeelMooi's late 90's / early 00's video thread

Definitely Netherlands vs France. It's a pity that the strong Dutch squad could not advance further than the Quarterfinals at Sydney Olympics. Still it's good to see how this memorable team managed to bring themselves another Olympic dream with their own hands. I remember v.d.Horst had been absent from NT for 4-5 years before 2000?

I'll finish uploading matches (summaries, but longer than the last one) from the WL finals. But after I would like to know which match you guys would be most interested in:

- Netherlands vs France qualification for Sydney 2000. Epic Epic match!!! personally my favorite match. After 1996 Holland had been underperforming and was continuously humiliated by teams wich usually were weaker, but because they'd be facing the olymic champions they'd play their best volleyball. Because of this Holland officially did not qualify for the Olympics of 2000 But then they were granted one more chance... and just before the tournament they finally got their form back! The actual tournament was like an explosian of revenge for all those years of humiliation.. no team was gonna stand in our way anymore. Gortzen was SO powerful, Schuil was unstoppable, Blange was a true leader and Bas van de Goor was his phenomenal self (he had been the only player that played up to his level in the last years). Still sends shivers down my spine. So the match I have is the final against France... which has a great Grandvorka.

- Then I have a great Netherlands vs Czech Repulic ECH 2001 (whole match).

Yep van der Horst came back for the World League before that tournament after haing been away since 95' I think. And he was ery important I think. He was a great blocker and together with Blange was a great atacker too and even his serve was quite decent.

I'm already working on Italy vs Poland, but will do Netherlands France after

Thanks HeeelMooi a lot for your effort! Yes, as far as I remember, van der Horst got the Best Blocker Award for the World League Finals that year. I think 2000 actually may be his best year of performance at NT -- he did have improved compared with his time in the early 90's.

Yep van der Horst came back for the World League before that tournament after haing been away since 95' I think. And he was ery important I think. He was a great blocker and together with Blange was a great atacker too and even his serve was quite decent.

I'm already working on Italy vs Poland, but will do Netherlands France after

Anyway, turns out I don't have the whole match of Poland vs Italy here, I only have a portion of the first set, the rest is on a tape back at my parents place. But for now his the first portion of the first set:

Italy again with Fei as middle blocker and Bernardi as OH. Poland playing with Murek, Zagumny, Novak and the rest of the names I cannot spell, but it was there best team from back then. Swiderski was in the selection back then, but not sure if he plays here. It's a cool match, with good level of play. Oh Italy also with a young and strong Papi! Papi is one of my all time favorites.

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Here finally is the crown jewel in my volleybal mvies collection. Netherlands vs France in the Sydney OG Qualifier 2000! Epic epic! 4 years of frustration and humiliation all packed into one all over powering performance! I am sure Gortzen caused some bruises that night! Would like to hear what you guys think

Here finally is the crown jewel in my volleybal mvies collection. Netherlands vs France in the Sydney OG Qualifier 2000! Epic epic! 4 years of frustration and humiliation all packed into one all over powering performance! I am sure Gortzen caused some bruises that night! Would like to hear what you guys think

Here finally is the crown jewel in my volleybal mvies collection. Netherlands vs France in the Sydney OG Qualifier 2000! Epic epic! 4 years of frustration and humiliation all packed into one all over powering performance! I am sure Gortzen caused some bruises that night! Would like to hear what you guys think

That's how I like em: two competitive teams in a decisive game with something big at stake.(I posted a similar qualification game once: Holland - Bulgaria in Ahoy - qualification OS 1992 Barcelona)

I enjoyed very much Chambertin's setting. I like his jump sets: freeze in the air for a fraction of a second and "hide" his set as long as possible.Gortzen indeed is impressive in attack: I'm sure whoever was defending, was praying not to get hit in the face.Henno looked fitter at that time (he looked a little overweight this season).

Yeah Blangé's 'judo move' was one for the history books, never seen that happen before ever. Not sure if it was intetional, but I wouldn't be surprised. Also the comments at the end just show you how much of a battle this truly was. It was nice to see some voice the feelings we all have during matches like that... obviously not appropriate though.

Glad you liked it. Yeah it was much like the classic Bulgaria - Netherlands game, which I still have on my computer actually.

Anyone notice Granvorka's jump serve? wow.. now there's some power. I heard from people who were in the hall that night that the jump serve indeed was absolutely ridiculous.

Nice to hear about Chambertin's setting, I never really noticed, will watch again.

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